Learn about Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy (OT) is a health and rehabilitation profession that helps people regain, develop, and build skills that are important for independent functioning, health, well-being, security, and happiness. OT practitioners work with people of all ages who, because of illness, injury, or developmental or psychological impairment, need specialized assistance in learning skills to enable them to lead independent, productive, and satisfying lives.

Career opportunities for occupational therapists include:

OT Practitioner

OT Consultant

OT Manager/Administrator

Educator

Researcher

Occupational therapists work in many different settings and with persons of all ages. Some traditional settings in which OT's work are: